Paul Ayo
205 Presbytere Parkway Lafayette, LA 70503 (337) 991-9491 ayo@lusfiber.net
A resourceful and disciplined individual with 10-plus years of management experience. Aggressive in identifying and resolving inefficient operational processes. A confident team leader able to motivate others. Uses excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all levels of management, customers and co-workers. Responsive and goal-oriented with a reputation for working toward the final goal. A talented, analytical and strategic thinker determined to exceed expectations. Frequently engages in independent study to upgrade technical knowledge. Ambitious, dedicated and enthusiastic.
Process Analysis Customer Relations Notary Public Problem-solving IT Networking Creative Management
Professional Experience
HONDA of Lafayette/ Performance Cycles, Lafayette, LA 2003-Present
Business Manager (2007-Present)
Manage 2 powersports vehicle dealerships averaging $15 million in annual sales. Duties
include:
supervising 7 employees, customer and vendor relations, inventory control,
training finance staff,
compiling
all in-house financial reports, purchasing and implementing all computer
technology and
maintaining company database.
Successfully reduced error rates in contracts with vendors.
Eliminated computer networking slow-downs and increased employee efficiency through
the purchase and installation of new computer software and systems.
Analyzed accounts and discovered previously unrecognized client debt.
Worked with client to bring debt to zero within 2 weeks.
Ensure employee compliance with policies and procedures through regular re-training
and frequent verification.
Helped implement internet sales through website.
Regularly assist with development of advertising campaigns, and maintain dealership
presence on the internet.
Finance Manager (2003-07)
Supervised sales for dealership and maintained computer network.
Supervised 2 employees starting in 2005.
Achieved 125% increase in sales of insurance products (warranties, gap insurance, etc.)
between 2005-07.
Streamlined documentation process for customer purchases.
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA, Lafayette, LA 2000-2003
Head Technician Micro-Computer Department
Hired, trained and managed 10 employees responsible for network support. Assisted with
purchases of equipment and software totaling over $100,000 annually.
Installed, configured, networked and troubleshot 300 workstations and 5 servers to increase
department efficiency.
Increased user count through continuous improvement and upgraded workstation capability.
SAN FRANCISCO MUSIC BOX COMPANY, Lafayette, LA 1998-1999
Seasonal Store Manager
Managed all day-to-day operations of business, including hiring and scheduling staff.
Supervised 7 employees.
Successfully turned a profit in a losing business by cutting costs and reducing staff hours.
Asked to stay with company at the end of the season to manage shut-down of the New
Orleans store.
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration
University of Louisiana, Lafayette
Lafayette, LA - 2003
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Minor in Business Administration
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA - 1998
COMPUTER SKILLS
MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access
System Networking, Server Administration, MS Windows Platforms
Hardware & Software Troubleshooting
Accomplishments
Louisiana Notary Public 2004
Lifetime member of Beta Gamma Sigma, Business Honor Society 2003
Graduate representative to University of Louisiana Business Dean Selection
Committee 2002-2003
Elected MBA Association President 2002-2003
Appointed MBA Association Vice President, spring 2002
National Deans List 2000
KNWD Radio Outstanding Achievement Award 1998
KNWD Radio Scholarship recipient 1995-1997
Appointed Student Government Association Freshman Senator at Large 1993-1994
Spirit Leader Scholarship recipient 1993-1996
NASA/JOVE Research Scholarship recipient 1993